The Vitamin Shoppe inks deal with CTRL as gaming goes mainstream
The meal replacement startup that gained a cult following among gamers will now be featured in more than 750 stores.
Archives for March 4, 2021
Nutraceutical insiders on employment trends as health awareness fuels growth
Health and wellness has become front and center over the past year, positioning the nutraceuticals industry for further expansion in 2021. So what does that mean for jobs?
Report from pharmacy group overplays risk posed by supplements, observers say
A new report from a pharmacists’ group highlights the potential risks dietary supplements pose to patients. The ‘alarmist’ tone of the report emphasizes the work the industry needs to do to educate such groups, observers say.
‘Immune resilience’ and ‘microbiome boom’ among ANA’s top personalized nutrition trends for 2021
The last two years have seen an acceleration in the personalized nutrition space, with numerous acquisitions and new initiatives. But what are the key trends to watch in 2021 in this space? We caught up with the American Nutrition Association’s Corinne...
FrieslandCampina blames pandemic and restructuring for 2020 profit drop of more than 70%
In 2020, Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina said its operating companies in 28 of the 41 markets realized strategic revenue growth in comparison to 2019. E-commerce revenue grew by more than 50% worldwide.
BCAAs may reduce risk of anxiety and depression, says study
BCAA consumption may help reduce anxiety and depression, according to a newly published study involving more than 3,000 adults.
New consumer research from Kerry reveals mind-body beverage benefits will drive consumer demand
New consumer research carried out by Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, reveals that 65% of functional beverage consumers are more worried about their health since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EC’s proposed Aloe ban sets dangerous precedent for natural products, says industry group
The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) has launched a petition defending the use of Aloe and other plants in food supplements in response to proposed changes affecting botanicals containing Hydroxyanthracene...
Natto for heart: Singapore brand Lifestream expands award-winning cardiovascular range with vegan formula
Singapore-based nutraceutical firm Lifestream Group has expanded its cardiovascular supplement range VesseCLEAR with a vegan product that is also touted to offer a broader range of support for healthy ageing.
Probiotics and CVD: OptiBiotix extends CholBiome range to APAC as blood pressure and cholesterol concerns rise
OptiBiotix Health will start distributing its blood pressure and cholesterol lowering probiotic in Asia Pacific this year, with heart health concerns rising on the back of changing dietary and lifestyle patterns in the region.